AI & Growth Agenda: A new “AI Century” manifesto argues Africa’s next leap won’t come from resources alone, but from citizen-based economies—pushing productivity, SME scaling, and AI literacy as national priorities. Drug & Security Shock: Nigeria’s NDLEA says it has uncovered an industrial meth operation—moving the fight from “transit” to “production base,” with foreign technical specialists and precursor chemicals at the center, raising the stakes for regional security. Regional Maritime Push: Nigeria is set to flag off the AU maritime task force for the Gulf of Guinea next month, with the Nigerian Navy marking its 70th anniversary and expanding cross-border cooperation against terrorism and transnational crime. Democracy & Opposition: A Ghana-focused whitepaper abstract spotlights how a “strong and responsible opposition” can strengthen democratic resilience, amid Africa’s recent wave of unconstitutional power changes. Tech Adoption Snapshot: A 2026 map claims AI use is led by the UAE (70%) and Singapore (63%), while the U.S. lags in everyday adoption despite leading AI development. Note: No Guinea-Bissau-specific tech developments appeared in this week’s feed.